US Bridges

Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 6E · Structure no. SA2200000000007

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillis Road 105
CrossesCrowder Creek
LocationSec 7 T21N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 2703
Coordinates33.6985, -89.71422
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic645 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Road 105 over Crowder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.